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Pakistan Armed Forces spokesperson on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Turkey’s Mecca Defense Pact

In this edition of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson examines the evolving

Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists

Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists 4 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGabriela PomeroyGetty ImagesGetty ImagesTurkish police detained…

How far do the new Turkey-Hezbollah communication channels reach?

On Aug. 20, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against 10 people, including several Turks, who it said formed a…

Israel Navy acting to deter Turkish maritime aggression as Ankara encroaches on areas of interest

AUGUST 31, 2026 20:48Updated: AUGUST 31, 2026 22:05The Israel Navy is acting to deter Turkish maritime aggression, and in response…

Turkey may view Israel as its regional rival after strikes in Syria

AUGUST 26, 2026 18:59Updated: AUGUST 26, 2026 23:06Turkey’s ruling AKP party has been hostile to Israel for many years. It…

Erdogan’s Turkey is no Iran, but Israel cannot ignore the warning signs

Turkey ranks ninth in the world in the Global Firepower index, one of the most widely cited measures of military…

Chinese Tourists in Türkiye Could Reach 1 Million

Chinese tourists in Türkiye could exceed 550,000 in 2026 and reach one million in 2027 as visa-free entry and air…

Türkiye Uses 1 Billion Drama Viewers To Boost Tourism

Türkiye is expanding support for TV dramas to turn global viewership into tourism and brand value.

More Than 260,000 Turkish Tourists Flock to Three Greek Islands in 2026

Turkish arrivals to Chios, Lesbos and Samos exceeded 260,000 through August 20, as cross-Aegean travel remained strong in 2026.